Peppermint Essential Oil

Name on label: Peppermint Essential Oil 
Botanical species: Peppermint (mentha officinalis) 
Family : Lamiaceae
Part used: Leaves 
Extraction method: Hydrodistillation 
Origin: United States
Main constituents: Menthol, menthene, phellandrene, limonene, menthyl acetate, menthone
Uses: Massages, inhalations, baths, diffusions, and compresses.

• Antispasmodic
  
• Anti-inflammatory
  
• Analgesic and sedative
  
• Promotes muscle oxygenation
  
• Antiseptic
  
• Parasiticide

Main uses for external use

• Spasms, contractions, tensions, and muscle inflammations
  
• Nerve and rheumatic muscle pain
  
• Eczema
  
• Skin irritation dermatitis
  
• Cracks on the breasts due to breastfeeding
  
• Dermal hyperthermia
  
• Acne
  
• Bruises
  
• Mouth ulcers
  
• Gale
  
• Asthma, bronchitis, sinusitis, colds
  
• Migraines, dental neuralgias
  
• Mosquitoes (repels them)
  
• Preventing post-surgical nausea (inhalation)
  
• Excellent for foot care

Point massage: Apply 3 to 4 drops of pure essential oil on the affected or treated area.

Massage: To obtain a 5% dilution, ideal for massages, mix 5 ml of essential oil with 100 ml of vegetable oil, alcohol-free gel, cream, or virgin massage emulsion.

Inhalation : Apply 2 or 3 drops on a tissue and breathe in for a few minutes. Stop if you feel any discomfort. Repeat as often as necessary OR Boil water, remove from heat, pour into a bowl, add a few drops of essential oil, cover your head with a towel, and breathe gently.

In bath: Add 5 drops of pure essential oil either to water, to bath foam, or to a handful of sea salt.

Compresses: Add a few drops of oil to a bowl of very hot water. Dip a clean cloth into the water. Wring it out and place the compress on the affected area. Repeat the process as often as necessary.

Essential oil diffusers: Add 10 to 15 drops to a diffuser of your choice. Duration: 10 to 15 minutes depending on the size of the room.

Attention: Slightly irritating for sensitive skin, dilute in almond oil. Do not rub the entire body with this essential oil, as it could cause rapid cooling, even leading to hypothermia.

IMPORTANT : KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN AND ANIMALS. KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT, FLAMES, AND LIGHT. FLAMMABLE